US Bridges

Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 2.3 MI W/O SH 113 · Structure no. 18C0058

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal is a concrete slab carrying Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPelger Road
CrossesPheasant Canal
Location2.3 MI W/O SH 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.95274, -121.71789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic502 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pelger Road over Pheasant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.